CBRN Expert for multi-year project in Ukraine
Introduction
The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) recruits committed and skilled experts for our humanitarian, resilience and peace support operations worldwide on a daily basis. We have great experience on working together and strengthening other organisations, for example other civil protection agencies to prevent and prepare for crisis, conflicts or other disasters. MSB has actively supported Ukrainian and multilateral partners with expertise, capacity development and materials already before Russia’s full-scale invasion of the country. In August 2024, MSB launched the project Strengthening Ukraine’s resilience -Mine Action and Rescue Services (MARS), funded by Sida, with the timeframe 2024-2027. The project has two components that have some common ground, but are thematically different and have partnership with different authorities in Ukraine. This recruitment is for component 1) rescue services, which builds on a partnership with the State Emergency Services of Ukraine (SESU).
MSB is now looking for a CBRN Expert to support the implementation of the action plan that has been agreed with the partner organisation. This is a homebased position with frequent travels to Kyiv, Ukraine. It’s a fixed-term position during the projects first year of implementation with an estimated engagement of 50% of a full-time position, negotiable. For this position it is required that you are a Swedish citizen resident in Sweden, or a resident in Sweden with a Swedish work permit.
The starting date is based on agreement with the project managers, but preferably as soon as possible.
We value the well-being of our personnel highly and you will have access to support health and safety functions from MSB around the clock when you are on deployment.
MSB is now looking for a CBRN Expert to support the implementation of the action plan that has been agreed with the partner organisation. This is a homebased position with frequent travels to Kyiv, Ukraine. It’s a fixed-term position during the projects first year of implementation with an estimated engagement of 50% of a full-time position, negotiable. For this position it is required that you are a Swedish citizen resident in Sweden, or a resident in Sweden with a Swedish work permit.
The starting date is based on agreement with the project managers, but preferably as soon as possible.
We value the well-being of our personnel highly and you will have access to support health and safety functions from MSB around the clock when you are on deployment.
Introduction swedish
Myndigheten för samhällsskydd och beredskap (MSB) rekryterar dagligen engagerade och kompetenta experter till våra nationella, internationella, humanitära och resiliens- och fredsfrämjande insatser. Vi har stor erfarenhet av att arbeta tillsammans och stärka andra organisationer som t.ex. andra civilskyddsmyndigheter vid kriser, konflikter eller andra katastrofer. MSB har aktivt stöttat ukrainska och andra parter med expertis, kapacitetsutveckling och material redan före Rysslands fullskaliga invasion av landet. I augusti 2024 lanserade MSB projektet Strenghtening Ukraine’s resilience – Mine Action and Rescue Services (MARS), finansierat av Sida, med tidsramen 2024-2027. Projektet har två delar som har en viss gemensam grund, men som är tematiskt olika och har partnerskap med olika myndigheter i Ukraina. Denna rekrytering gäller för komponent 1) räddningstjänst, som bygger på ett partnerskap med Ukrainas statliga räddningstjänst (SESU).
MSB söker nu en CBRN Expert som kommer stödja genomförandet av den handlingsplan som överenskommits med SESU. Tjänsten är hemmabaserad med frekventa resor till Kiev, Ukraina. Det är en visstidsanställning under implementeringsfasens första år med en beräknad tjänstgöringsgrad på 50% (förhandlingsbart). För denna tjänst krävs att du är bosatt i Sverige och har ett svenskt arbetstillstånd.
Startdatum enligt överenskommelse men förslagsvis så snart som möjligt.
Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet från MSB dygnet runt när du är på insats.
MSB söker nu en CBRN Expert som kommer stödja genomförandet av den handlingsplan som överenskommits med SESU. Tjänsten är hemmabaserad med frekventa resor till Kiev, Ukraina. Det är en visstidsanställning under implementeringsfasens första år med en beräknad tjänstgöringsgrad på 50% (förhandlingsbart). För denna tjänst krävs att du är bosatt i Sverige och har ett svenskt arbetstillstånd.
Startdatum enligt överenskommelse men förslagsvis så snart som möjligt.
Vi värderar vår insatspersonals välbefinnande högt och du kommer att ha tillgång till stödfunktioner inom hälsa och säkerhet från MSB dygnet runt när du är på insats.
Duties
The CBRN Expert plays a key role for the development of technical capacities of SESU in relation to CBRN and will advise on CBRN technical matters.
Expected work assignments are:
- Provide advice and information to SESU on CBRN related matters
- Support the development of CBRN capacities, through facilitation of individual training sessions, mentorship and exchanges
- Utilize CBRN networks for exchange events
- Support in review of curriculum and training for first responders, and CBRN rescuers
- Support in review of operative concepts and procedures for first responders, and CBRN rescuers
- Develop and take part in implementing training of trainers (ToT) and other kind of learning initiatives in the CBRN field
- Participate in design and planning of learning and exchange activities
- Contribute to analysis of SESU’s current and desired capabilities in relation to CBRN
- Coordinate with partner organisation and MSB project’s staff
- Consolidate documentation and reporting from project activities
- Contribute to identifying and communicating relevant learnings from the Ukraine experience back to MSB.
- Ensure that cross-cutting perspectives such as gender equality, human rights and environment are integrated into the activities
- Other work assignments might be discussed as/if required.
Expected work assignments are:
- Provide advice and information to SESU on CBRN related matters
- Support the development of CBRN capacities, through facilitation of individual training sessions, mentorship and exchanges
- Utilize CBRN networks for exchange events
- Support in review of curriculum and training for first responders, and CBRN rescuers
- Support in review of operative concepts and procedures for first responders, and CBRN rescuers
- Develop and take part in implementing training of trainers (ToT) and other kind of learning initiatives in the CBRN field
- Participate in design and planning of learning and exchange activities
- Contribute to analysis of SESU’s current and desired capabilities in relation to CBRN
- Coordinate with partner organisation and MSB project’s staff
- Consolidate documentation and reporting from project activities
- Contribute to identifying and communicating relevant learnings from the Ukraine experience back to MSB.
- Ensure that cross-cutting perspectives such as gender equality, human rights and environment are integrated into the activities
- Other work assignments might be discussed as/if required.
Qualifications
Experience
- At least 5 years of work experience in the fields of disaster risk management and civil protection
- Comprehensive understanding of CBRN hazards, response protocols, and protective measures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of national, EU and international CBRN regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
- In-depth understanding of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents, including their properties, behaviour, and effects on humans and the environment.
- Experience in designing and implementing CBRN operational response
- Knowledge about the Swedish system for response to CBRN incidents and specifically the role of the rescue service
Merits:
- Experience of capacity development projects
- Knowledge about the educational system in Sweden for rescue services
- Understanding of integrating of cross-cutting issues, such as gender equality, human rights and environmental perspectives into CBRN work
- Working experience in Ukraine or the nearby region
- Comprehensive understanding of CBRN hazards, response protocols, and protective measures.
- Comprehensive knowledge of national, EU and international CBRN regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
- In-depth understanding of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents, including their properties, behaviour, and effects on humans and the environment.
- Experience in designing and implementing CBRN operational response
- Knowledge about the Swedish system for response to CBRN incidents and specifically the role of the rescue service
Merits:
- Experience of capacity development projects
- Knowledge about the educational system in Sweden for rescue services
- Understanding of integrating of cross-cutting issues, such as gender equality, human rights and environmental perspectives into CBRN work
- Working experience in Ukraine or the nearby region
Education
- Minimum a Bachelor degree in chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, or a related field.
- Specific courses in organisational development and change management studies is an asset.
- Specific courses in organisational development and change management studies is an asset.
Languages
- Proficiency written and spoken English is a mandatory requirement.
- Ukrainian and/or Russian is desirable.
- Ukrainian and/or Russian is desirable.
Other requirements
We are looking for persons with a strong commitment towards international cooperations. It is of utmost priority that you understand, respect and act in the spirit of the mandate and core values of the MSB.
Prior to employment a medical examination must be carried out and the results must be approved by the MSB. Certain diseases and conditions can preclude international deployment. If you have any questions regarding the MSB:s health requirements, please contact our medical coordinators, medical.coordinator@msb.se
You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with the MSB. MSB operations are based on the needs of populations affected by crisis, and human equality. Through your behaviour and work as MSB field staff, you must actively strive to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sex, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Prior to employment a medical examination must be carried out and the results must be approved by the MSB. Certain diseases and conditions can preclude international deployment. If you have any questions regarding the MSB:s health requirements, please contact our medical coordinators, medical.coordinator@msb.se
You must inform your regular employer of your potential assignment with the MSB. MSB operations are based on the needs of populations affected by crisis, and human equality. Through your behaviour and work as MSB field staff, you must actively strive to prevent discrimination and harassment based on sex, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Profile
- You have strong communicative and interpersonal skills, ability to act with tact and diplomacy, open-minded approach, and respect towards cultural differences.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, also under stressful circumstances.
- You have strong analytical skills as well as practical “hands-on” approach to addressing tasks.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and suitability in this recruitment process.
- You have the ability to work independently and as a part of a team, also under stressful circumstances.
- You have strong analytical skills as well as practical “hands-on” approach to addressing tasks.
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and suitability in this recruitment process.
Contractual conditions
Working with the MSB on international operations means that you are temporarily employed by the MSB. The MSB pays monthly salary as well as a comprehensive allowances and benefits package to field staff on international operations. In addition, participants on induction training and relevant specialist training courses receive remuneration from the MSB.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply to this position, you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created your account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our support; mypages@msb.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.
Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed when received up until the application deadline. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact HR Officer:
Amanda Jansson, phone +46 10 240 5446 or e-mail: amanda.jansson@msb.se
We are looking forward to your application!
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply to this position, you first need to create an account on MyPages. Please note; the information that you provide on MyPages will form the basis for your CV. When you have created your account and registered your CV-details on MyPages you submit your application by clicking on the "Apply" button in the add, and the follow the specified steps. If you already have an account on Mypages you can go directly to Apply-botton. If you find any trouble with MyPages, please contact our support; mypages@msb.se
It is your responsibility as an applicant to document your skills in a way that allows an objective and qualitative assessment. As a government agency we are subject to the principle of public access to official records. This means that if someone requests copies of application documents, we are obliged to disclose them. If your identity is protected, you should contact the HR officer stated below, before registering any information on MyPages.
Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed when received up until the application deadline. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact HR Officer:
Amanda Jansson, phone +46 10 240 5446 or e-mail: amanda.jansson@msb.se
We are looking forward to your application!
Application deadline
2025-03-17
Point of contact
Amanda Jansson
Amanda.Jansson@msb.se
+46102405446
Amanda.Jansson@msb.se
+46102405446